Onunu Festival
Annual food festival in Nigeria
Onunu Festival | |
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An Onunu dish | |
Status | Active |
Genre | Cultural festival, food festival |
Frequency | Annually |
Locations | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
Inaugurated | 2024 |
Onunu Festival is an annual cultural and food festival held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It celebrates the traditional Nigerian dish onunu, a pounded mixture of yam and plantain with palm oil, and incorporates music, dance, entertainment, and community activities that showcase local heritage.
History
The festival began in 2024, organized by Belema Nelson Onikio, also known as Onunuboy. The festival highlights the Onunu dish and promote Rivers State culture and unity through food, music, and performances.
Each edition attracts thousands of residents, blending traditional celebration with carnival elements, including dancers, musicians, and food experiences.
Activities
The festival features:
- Food tasting and celebration of the onunu dish
- Music and dance performances
- Masquerade displays
- Community entertainment
- Cultural showcases highlighting Rivers State heritage
Editions
2024
The inaugural edition of the festival featured music, dance, cultural performances, food and competitions.
2025
The 2025 edition was scheduled for 7 December 2025 at the Model Secondary School Field, GRA, Port Harcourt. The festival included music and dance performances, masquerades, food showcases, and community engagement activities.
See also
- List of festivals in Nigeria
References
- ^ "Port Harcourt Onunu Festival Shakes City With Cultural Fun". The Port City News. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Onunu Festival 2025: Where Food, Culture, And Entertainment Meet". The Port City News. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
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